Lead Cyber Advisor

  • Australia
  • Australian Capital Territory
  • Contract
  • Negotiable

Lead Cyber Advisor | 12-Month Contract + Extension | Hybrid

  • 12-month contract with an option to extend for up to 12 months

  • Locations: ACT, NSW, VIC, QLD or WA – hybrid working arrangements

  • Must hold a current NV1 security clearance

  • Opportunity to support senior cyber security leadership across governance, risk, compliance and cyber resilience initiatives

We are seeking an experienced Lead Cyber Advisor to join a prominent federal government research organisation, providing strategic and operational support across cyber security governance, risk and compliance (GRC).

Working closely with the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and senior cyber security leaders, you will play a key role in translating strategic priorities into coordinated actions, strengthening governance processes and delivering high-quality executive reporting. This is an excellent opportunity for a cyber security professional who enjoys stakeholder engagement, governance coordination and supporting strategic decision-making in a complex environment.

Your duties will include:

  • Support the CISO and senior cyber security leadership in progressing strategic priorities, governance commitments and cyber security initiatives.

  • Coordinate planning, reporting and follow-up activities across cyber resilience and security operations teams.

  • Translate leadership decisions into clear actions, milestones, deliverables and stakeholder communications.

  • Prepare executive briefs, governance papers, risk reports, presentations, dashboards and action registers.

  • Support cyber security governance, risk, compliance, assurance, policy and control-related activities.

  • Track priorities, risks, dependencies and outstanding actions, escalating emerging issues where appropriate.

  • Build strong stakeholder relationships and communicate complex cyber security and risk matters to technical and non-technical audiences.

Skills and experience we are looking for:

  • Minimum 2-3 years’ relevant cyber security experience, including practical governance, risk and compliance (GRC) experience.

  • Relevant qualifications or equivalent professional experience in cyber security, information technology, governance or risk management.

  • Working knowledge of NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0, the Australian Government Information Security Manual (ISM), Essential Eight and ISO/IEC 27001.

  • Demonstrated experience preparing executive briefs, governance reports, risk assessments, dashboards and management documentation.

  • Excellent written communication, stakeholder engagement and organisational skills.

  • Ability to coordinate competing priorities, track actions, identify risks and escalate issues appropriately.

  • Practical understanding of cyber security operations and resilience, with the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.

  • Strong judgement, discretion and the ability to manage sensitive information confidentially.

Highly desirable:

  • Experience working within large, complex Commonwealth Government, research or regulated environments.

  • Experience supporting CISOs, senior executives, governance committees or cross-functional cyber security programs.

  • Knowledge of ISO 31000, ISO/IEC 27005, the Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF), ACSC guidance or CIS Controls.

  • Professional certifications, or progress towards certification, through ISACA, ISC2, SANS, PECB or similar organisations.

Application Process

This role requires candidates to hold a current NV1 security clearance.

Applicants will be required to submit an updated resume and a one-page pitch (maximum 5,000 characters) addressing their suitability, relevant skills and experience.

Applications close: Friday, 20 November 2026.

If you would like to apply, please contact Mikayla Reber on 0488 853 161 or email Mikayla.reber@talentinternational.com.

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